Scientific Name:  Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Country of Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Synonyms:  C. verum, Laurus cinnamomum, Ceylon cinnamon, Seychelles cinnamon, Madagascar cinnamon, true cinnamon 

Plant Family:  Lauraceae

Plant Parts Used:  Tree/Bud/Bark

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Pale to dark yellow liquid.

Dominant Note(s):  Base

Aroma:  Spicy, sharp and musky.

Main Constituents:  cinnamaldehyde(65-75%), eugenol(4-10%), benzaldehyde, cuminaldhyde, pinene, cineol, phellandrane, furfurol, cymene, linalol among others.

Blends With:  Frankincense, Ylang II, Orange, Mandarin, Benzoin and Peru Balsam.

Safety Precautions:  Dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer;  also irritant to the mucous membranes – should never be used topically or internally!

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